Pulau Weh Nature Tourism Park

Pulau Weh (Weh Island)

Weh Island (Pulau Weh-Indonesian) is one of the small volcanic islands located in the northwest of Sumatra Island. The island is located in the Andaman Sea, separated from the sea by Sumatra as a result of volcanic eruptions in the Ploeistocene era. Sabang is the largest city on Pulau Weh is the city located in the westernmost part of Indonesia.

The Indonesian government has set an area of ​​60 km2 from the edge of the island, both in and out, as a nature reserve. Big mouth sharks can be found on the beach of this island. In addition, this island is the only habitat for the Bufo valhallae (genus Bufo) frog whose status is threatened. The coral reefs around the island are known as the habitat of various species of fish.

b. Access to Weh Island

Ferry is one of the transportation that can be used to get to Pulau Weh, from Banda Aceh and can be taken about 2 hours, fast boats can also be used so that the journey taken is faster, but the tariffs that must be paid are higher.

c. Accommodation and facilities

Accommodation and facilities that can be found around Pulau Weh Nature Tourism Park are lodging around Iboih Beach, which are built by the community, shelters, toilets, mosques, souvenir kiosks, and hotels in Gapang. In addition, there are also various facilities on Rubiah Island built by the Aceh Special Region Tourism Office, such as diving centers that are equipped with motorized boat facilities and diving equipment, Prayer Room, shelters, toilets, guard houses, watchtowers, walkways and parks.